Redeeming Myself
A/N I went through and fixed most errors here.
Good Morning Every one thanks for tuning in for yet another chapter. As always any comments you have would be greatly appreciated. This story really has a point, I know where I want to end up with it, and it is just a matter of how I get there.
Accepting the Enemy
It was later that Sunday afternoon. Most of the girls in the mansion were sitting at a particular window that had a view of the backyard. Of course there was more to the view this particular day. The mutant known as Gambit was there, he was practicing with his bo staff. Wearing only a pair of sweat pants. His incredible physique, even bandaged as it was, was enough to charm half the girls watching.
"Would you look at him, its about time we get something good to look at around here." Tabitha said smiling.
"Don't I know what you mean, he really is a hunk!" Jubilee squealed. Jean came walking up behind them looked out the window they were looking at and gave a small gasp.
"Wow."she murmured under her breath, this not going unheard by Amara though. When Amara gave her a look, Jean replied. "Just making sure he ain't stealing nothing."
The girls just giggled and continued watching Gambit practicing.
Professor Xavier was in his office with Storm and Beast about the same time, they were of course talking about Gambit. (Come on he is the star of this fic) "So you say Hank that he is out back right now training? Even while injured?" Professor Xavier asked.
"Yes, I told him that he should rest himself, that he may cause himself further pain and harm. Young Gambit merely said 'Remy thinks that when you in a fight, you can merely get injured like I am, you think your opponent going to wait till your healthy to finish the fight, Non.best to train through the pain. May save Remy's life one day.' He is quite the peculiar teenager." Hank finished.
"He'll be out there for awhile, he'll probably go through the exercises of numerous weapons. Remy if anything was always very thorough when it came to thieving or training." Storm added in.
"He could be a great addition to the team, do you think we could convince him to become a part of it Ororo?" The Professor asked.
"Hmmm, I would doubt it, he has complete control over his mutant abilities, and as you can see, also great skills with multiple weapons as well as hand to hand combat. He is also very free spirited; you would never get him to agree to being a student and going to school. Unfortunately, we really have nothing to offer him." Storm concluded.
"Do you think his father would be able to convince him, you said you were going to contact him this morning?" The Professor asked.
Storm now looked a little saddened but answered the question. "Well, I did get a hold of his father. It seems about two years ago he was banished from the guild. He was only a couple months shy of sixteen. An accident occurred which caused a ripple between a rival guild. Jean Luc would not go into details, but he was forced to banish Remy from New Orleans and all other Guild dealings to stop a blood feud. Remy agreed, and left, it would appear that Remy has been on his own just under two years now. He has not spoken to his father since." With that Beast and the Professor both looked a little shocked. Startled at the revelation that this poor teenager was all alone in the world, and he was banished from his family.
Gambit was still out back training but now he was training with Police Clubs. (You know those clubs Police use, their about eighteen inches long with a piece that sticks out about four inches down from the end.) The sweat beaded from his forehead as he fought so hard against the pain inside, all of a sudden he felt someone, wait scratch that someone's approaching. He turned to see who they were and sighed inwardly as Logan and the young teenager he knew to be Bobby Drake approached.
"Gumbo! We need to talk!" Logan yelled gruffly.
"Oui Monseir Logan, what c'n Gambit d' for y'?" Gambit replied as he started to pack his weapons away. He had been out here for two hours and thought maybe it was enough, not to mention somehow he knew that once this conversation was done. He would be in no mood for anymore training.
"Ice cube here says you stole his wallet, you got anything to say for yourself bub!" Logan huffed.
"An what makes y' tink Gambit stole da lads wallet?" Gambit replied as he continued packing his stuff.
"Your a thief, everyone knows it, so who else would it be!" Bobby yelled. Logan eyes narrowed over the young Cajun awaiting an answer.
Gambit sighed: he knew that was coming. "How much y' have in y'r wallet?"
"Thirty Dollars!" Bobby screamed back.
"Ya do realize petit enfant, that Gambit have over four million dollars in a Swiss Bank Account. Dat at anyone of a number of safe houses, Remy got least 100,000 d'llars in da safe. Remy has no need ta rob you." As he said that he began pulling on a casual button up shirt. Both Logan and Bobby were about to reply when a Bamf could be heard and a smell of sulfur and brimstone filled the air. Kurt appeared before them holding a wallet.
"Bobby I vound your valet in the couch." Kurt said as he handed the wallet to Bobby, he inspected the wallet to make sure everything was there. Logan looked a little upset that it wasn't Gambit who took the wallet and had he been anyone but Logan he might have been a little embarrassed. Bobby was bout to walk away when Logan grabbed the back of the kids shirt, and gave Bobby a look.
Bobby looked to Gambit and started saying "I'm sorry" Gambit merely waved it off and went back to arranging his weapons and planned to retire to his room for a couple hours. Kurt now seemed a little concerned and wanted to speak on the student's behalf.
"Vou know they don't mean to vudge you." Kurt started but Remy interrupted him.
Casually Gambit said, "But Remy be a t'ief, who worked wid Magneto.innocent dill proven guilty mean not'ing anymore, Oui?"
Kurt was a little shocked, yes Gambit should be thought innocent till proven guilty and the others were so ready to judge him, even after he saved Kitty, the revelation that Gambit was only with Magneto to get to Creed. The past and trust that he had shared with Storm. Was he really so bad he thought? Then he noticed Gambit putting away the last weapon. A fencing blade. "Vow.you can fence?"
"Remy family fenced for sport, and also f'r duels wit rival guild." Gambit said simply before grabbing his weapons and making his way to the mansion.
Gambit spent most of the rest of the day in his room. He came out for supper and that was about it. When he ran into any of the students, if they were a guy he merely ignored them. If they were a girl he would do some harmless flirting kiss their hand and be on his way. Later that evening the older students were gathered in the rec room.
"Would you like give it a rest Scott, he's not doing anyone any harm here!" Kitty shouted at Scott who had been obviously bad mouthing Gambit.
"But Kitty you have to understand Scott's reluctance. Gambit isn't exactly the most trustworthy person." Jean added in trying to justify Scott.
"Then like why are you always checking him out.its ok to look at him, but like not trust him I see." Kitty retaliated at Jean. Jean in turn, turned a bright red; Scott began to stare deeply at her.
"Your...I mean your checking him out?" Scott asked in disbelief.
"Vat's not the point! We aren't even giving him a chance." Kurt said a little annoyed.
"I'd hate ta say it ya'll but Kurt, he does hahve a good point. He's here, we cahn't do nathing bout it. Just give him spahce. Wait for him tah get bettah" Rouge said now glancing up from her book. The others stared at her in disbelief. No one expected her to say anything, and to come to his defense. Pretty much that ended the discussion no one wanted to cross Rogue.
The next morning was hectic. The kids were running late for school and Rogue was still in the bathroom. Finally Scott who stood in the kitchen with the remaining students who needed to leave bar Rogue said. "She knows when we have to leave, this is her fault. Lets go everyone."
"How vell she get to school?" Kurt asked.
"She'll have to ask Logan or Storm." Scott said. Gambit was their drinking his coffee. He kind of nodded his head like he couldn't believe what a jerk Scott was, but the rest of the students gave in, and they were gone. Five minutes had passed and Rogue came flying into the kitchen. When she only saw Gambit, she was more than a little upset.
"I can't believe them! They left with out meh!" Rogue screamed.
"Scotty said get a ride wit Logan or Stormy." Gambit said casually.
"Do yah no where they are?" Rogue asked.
"Logan be out.same wit Stormy." Gambit replied before grabbing something from his pocket and tossing it to Rogue. Rogue looked to her hands after she caught them, they were Gambit's motorcycle keys, and she looked up at him with a soft look in her eyes no one at the mansion would have ever seen. "Chere know how ta ride, Oui?" Remy asked. Rogue nodded and Remy closed the distance between them. He lifted her hand that held the keys and kissed it. He smiled and said, "Remy trusts you petite, bring er back in one piece, Oui."
Rogue backed away from Remy and started heading towards the garage before she exited the kitchen she turned around and said "Thanks Remy." And with that she left. Remy smiled to himself. He thought to himself. "Now dat be one beautiful femme" before returning to his coffee.
Rogue ripped through the parking lot finding a parking spot, which coincidentally happened to be a couple down from where Scott parked his corvette and Jean parked her SuV. They were also just arriving; Rogue had made up for plenty of loss time on the road. She thought to herself 'Dat Swamp Rat sure has good taste in bikes.' Kitty was the first to notice Rogue and let out a gasp, the others turned as they saw her taking off Remy's helmet. Scott rushed up to her.
"What are you doing on that thing!" he said to her. "That is so cool, I can't believe Gambit let you take his bike, I always thought he'd be way protective of it like Logan is his." Kitty squealed with enthusiasm.
"It's probably stolen." Scott shot back over his shoulder.
"That's enough!" Rogue screamed. "Yah have no interest in mah business, yah left me, and Remy was sweet enough to let meh use his bike! That's all yah need to know!"
And with that she left the rest of Xavier's students staring at her in bewilderment.
It was about noon at the Xavier's institute, Storm and Logan were still not present; Hank of course was in his lab. Gambit was feeling a bit stir crazy and desperately wanted a drink, but with Rogue having his bike, he had no means of transportation. Or so someone with out his skills would think. Gambit approached the Rolls-Royce. He was about to bypass the lock when he felt someone behind him; he of course spun around defensively but caught something being thrown at him.
"If you wanted to go somewhere, you could have asked to borrow the car." Professor Xavier said calmly.
Gambit looked down at noticed Xavier tossed him the keys for the Rolls- Royce. "Gambit just be getting some lunch homme."
"Mind if I join you?" Xavier asked. Gambit just shrugged and helped Xavier in the car. Within ten minutes they found themselves sitting at a corner table at Harry's Tavern.
"Aren't you a little young to be in here?" Xavier asked doubtful that the establishment would appreciate a teenager here.
"Tis all in da charm mon ami" Gambit smiled as the waitress came up to take their order. Remy smiled charmingly flirted a little and then proceeded with his order, "Remy have y'r spicy chiken wings and what ever on da tap." To Xavier's surprise she merely nodded and looked at him.
"Just a broiled chicken sandwich and a Shirley Temple." Xavier said still a little taken back that she didn't even card someone who did not clearly look 21.
"If you don't mind Remy, may I call you Remy or do you prefer Gambit?" Professor asked.
"Wid evah one y' want." Remy merely replied.
"How did you get her to serve you?" The Professor asked.
"Remy have many secret talents. Y' must have noticed Remy drop his shields a little there." He asked.
"I did feel that, not that I was prying, but my mind can sense stuff like that." The Professor asked.
"Remy be somewhat of an empath, combined with my Charming personality I can sometimes persuade people to over look things. Remy none to sure if charming be a mutant gift or just be his personality." Xavier nodded and their drinks arrived. Xavier took a drink of his and so did Remy.
"I was wondering Remy, would you be considered in joining us at the institute?" Remy of course laughed but then lit his cigarette.
"Non Professor, Remy not be da school type." Remy answered.
"Ororo said as much, which is why I don't want you to be a student. I was hoping you could take on more of an instructor type roll. You see, Ororo has told me you have an extensive knowledge of weapons. I know the Fencing is something Kurt would love to learn. He wanted to when he first came, but Logan did not know how to do it, and well he is quit busy teaching hand to hand to all the students." The Professor said.
"Oui, fencing be a gentleman's sport, and Monsier Claws be no gentleman." Remy quipped and Xavier chuckled a bit.
"Not to mention your acrobatic skill that was seen on the video tape Kitty made of you and Sabretooth, as well as your stealth knowledge you seem to be quite capable of if your thieving tell truthfully of you. You could teach my students a lot. Now I don't want them to be thieves or killing machines. But a knowledge of weapons would be helpful to them, especially Kitty, Rogue and Kurt, who's powers are not very offensive. It's the reason they were all trained in hand to hand, if they couldn't use their mutant powers, they'd have something to fall back on, but with those three all they really have offensively is hand to hand." Professor again stated in a business like matter.
"What's in it for Remy?" Gambit asked unsure of this idea.
Xavier sighed. "You would be giving my students a better chance at survival in this world. I pray they would never need to use this knowledge, but someday they may, and I want them armed with it. You seem to be able to take very good care of yourself. Especially being on your own almost the past two years." Remy went to interrupt him, but the Professor continued on quickly. "Storm called your father, wanted to let him know your condition, he didn't give her details, but we know you were banished. Only Storm, Dr. McCoy and I know, and I'll keep it that way. Maybe even one day though you could consider yourself at home at the institute. All those things a chance for a brighter future, and a home are what I can offer you Remy. What do you think?" The Professor finally finished.
Remy took a drink of his beer, a drag of his cigarette. Those words echoed in his mind, a brighter future, and a home. Finally he looked up, he began to speak. "What about dese?" he motioned to the beer and the cigarettes.
"Cigarettes not to be smoked in the mansion, and if you dared I think Orroro would have something to say. The beer, even though I do not approve, Ororo has warned me what a free spirit you can be which is why I am offering an instructor type role, so keep the beer away from the students, and that is fine. We do have some details to go over, but you would be given the same courtesy the other instructors receive, as well as the same responsibility. But not as much authority over the students. What do you think Remy?"
"Remy dinks he be needin a moving truck.y' don't mind that he furnish his room wit stuff from his safe house, non?" Remy smiled as his spicy chicken wings arrived.
A/N: So what do you think, I know not much action, but I need to get Remy settled into the mansion. Next chapter, Remy and Logan have a beer, Storm, Kitty, Kurt, and Rogue help Remy move.
A/N I went through and fixed most errors here.
Good Morning Every one thanks for tuning in for yet another chapter. As always any comments you have would be greatly appreciated. This story really has a point, I know where I want to end up with it, and it is just a matter of how I get there.
Accepting the Enemy
It was later that Sunday afternoon. Most of the girls in the mansion were sitting at a particular window that had a view of the backyard. Of course there was more to the view this particular day. The mutant known as Gambit was there, he was practicing with his bo staff. Wearing only a pair of sweat pants. His incredible physique, even bandaged as it was, was enough to charm half the girls watching.
"Would you look at him, its about time we get something good to look at around here." Tabitha said smiling.
"Don't I know what you mean, he really is a hunk!" Jubilee squealed. Jean came walking up behind them looked out the window they were looking at and gave a small gasp.
"Wow."she murmured under her breath, this not going unheard by Amara though. When Amara gave her a look, Jean replied. "Just making sure he ain't stealing nothing."
The girls just giggled and continued watching Gambit practicing.
Professor Xavier was in his office with Storm and Beast about the same time, they were of course talking about Gambit. (Come on he is the star of this fic) "So you say Hank that he is out back right now training? Even while injured?" Professor Xavier asked.
"Yes, I told him that he should rest himself, that he may cause himself further pain and harm. Young Gambit merely said 'Remy thinks that when you in a fight, you can merely get injured like I am, you think your opponent going to wait till your healthy to finish the fight, Non.best to train through the pain. May save Remy's life one day.' He is quite the peculiar teenager." Hank finished.
"He'll be out there for awhile, he'll probably go through the exercises of numerous weapons. Remy if anything was always very thorough when it came to thieving or training." Storm added in.
"He could be a great addition to the team, do you think we could convince him to become a part of it Ororo?" The Professor asked.
"Hmmm, I would doubt it, he has complete control over his mutant abilities, and as you can see, also great skills with multiple weapons as well as hand to hand combat. He is also very free spirited; you would never get him to agree to being a student and going to school. Unfortunately, we really have nothing to offer him." Storm concluded.
"Do you think his father would be able to convince him, you said you were going to contact him this morning?" The Professor asked.
Storm now looked a little saddened but answered the question. "Well, I did get a hold of his father. It seems about two years ago he was banished from the guild. He was only a couple months shy of sixteen. An accident occurred which caused a ripple between a rival guild. Jean Luc would not go into details, but he was forced to banish Remy from New Orleans and all other Guild dealings to stop a blood feud. Remy agreed, and left, it would appear that Remy has been on his own just under two years now. He has not spoken to his father since." With that Beast and the Professor both looked a little shocked. Startled at the revelation that this poor teenager was all alone in the world, and he was banished from his family.
Gambit was still out back training but now he was training with Police Clubs. (You know those clubs Police use, their about eighteen inches long with a piece that sticks out about four inches down from the end.) The sweat beaded from his forehead as he fought so hard against the pain inside, all of a sudden he felt someone, wait scratch that someone's approaching. He turned to see who they were and sighed inwardly as Logan and the young teenager he knew to be Bobby Drake approached.
"Gumbo! We need to talk!" Logan yelled gruffly.
"Oui Monseir Logan, what c'n Gambit d' for y'?" Gambit replied as he started to pack his weapons away. He had been out here for two hours and thought maybe it was enough, not to mention somehow he knew that once this conversation was done. He would be in no mood for anymore training.
"Ice cube here says you stole his wallet, you got anything to say for yourself bub!" Logan huffed.
"An what makes y' tink Gambit stole da lads wallet?" Gambit replied as he continued packing his stuff.
"Your a thief, everyone knows it, so who else would it be!" Bobby yelled. Logan eyes narrowed over the young Cajun awaiting an answer.
Gambit sighed: he knew that was coming. "How much y' have in y'r wallet?"
"Thirty Dollars!" Bobby screamed back.
"Ya do realize petit enfant, that Gambit have over four million dollars in a Swiss Bank Account. Dat at anyone of a number of safe houses, Remy got least 100,000 d'llars in da safe. Remy has no need ta rob you." As he said that he began pulling on a casual button up shirt. Both Logan and Bobby were about to reply when a Bamf could be heard and a smell of sulfur and brimstone filled the air. Kurt appeared before them holding a wallet.
"Bobby I vound your valet in the couch." Kurt said as he handed the wallet to Bobby, he inspected the wallet to make sure everything was there. Logan looked a little upset that it wasn't Gambit who took the wallet and had he been anyone but Logan he might have been a little embarrassed. Bobby was bout to walk away when Logan grabbed the back of the kids shirt, and gave Bobby a look.
Bobby looked to Gambit and started saying "I'm sorry" Gambit merely waved it off and went back to arranging his weapons and planned to retire to his room for a couple hours. Kurt now seemed a little concerned and wanted to speak on the student's behalf.
"Vou know they don't mean to vudge you." Kurt started but Remy interrupted him.
Casually Gambit said, "But Remy be a t'ief, who worked wid Magneto.innocent dill proven guilty mean not'ing anymore, Oui?"
Kurt was a little shocked, yes Gambit should be thought innocent till proven guilty and the others were so ready to judge him, even after he saved Kitty, the revelation that Gambit was only with Magneto to get to Creed. The past and trust that he had shared with Storm. Was he really so bad he thought? Then he noticed Gambit putting away the last weapon. A fencing blade. "Vow.you can fence?"
"Remy family fenced for sport, and also f'r duels wit rival guild." Gambit said simply before grabbing his weapons and making his way to the mansion.
Gambit spent most of the rest of the day in his room. He came out for supper and that was about it. When he ran into any of the students, if they were a guy he merely ignored them. If they were a girl he would do some harmless flirting kiss their hand and be on his way. Later that evening the older students were gathered in the rec room.
"Would you like give it a rest Scott, he's not doing anyone any harm here!" Kitty shouted at Scott who had been obviously bad mouthing Gambit.
"But Kitty you have to understand Scott's reluctance. Gambit isn't exactly the most trustworthy person." Jean added in trying to justify Scott.
"Then like why are you always checking him out.its ok to look at him, but like not trust him I see." Kitty retaliated at Jean. Jean in turn, turned a bright red; Scott began to stare deeply at her.
"Your...I mean your checking him out?" Scott asked in disbelief.
"Vat's not the point! We aren't even giving him a chance." Kurt said a little annoyed.
"I'd hate ta say it ya'll but Kurt, he does hahve a good point. He's here, we cahn't do nathing bout it. Just give him spahce. Wait for him tah get bettah" Rouge said now glancing up from her book. The others stared at her in disbelief. No one expected her to say anything, and to come to his defense. Pretty much that ended the discussion no one wanted to cross Rogue.
The next morning was hectic. The kids were running late for school and Rogue was still in the bathroom. Finally Scott who stood in the kitchen with the remaining students who needed to leave bar Rogue said. "She knows when we have to leave, this is her fault. Lets go everyone."
"How vell she get to school?" Kurt asked.
"She'll have to ask Logan or Storm." Scott said. Gambit was their drinking his coffee. He kind of nodded his head like he couldn't believe what a jerk Scott was, but the rest of the students gave in, and they were gone. Five minutes had passed and Rogue came flying into the kitchen. When she only saw Gambit, she was more than a little upset.
"I can't believe them! They left with out meh!" Rogue screamed.
"Scotty said get a ride wit Logan or Stormy." Gambit said casually.
"Do yah no where they are?" Rogue asked.
"Logan be out.same wit Stormy." Gambit replied before grabbing something from his pocket and tossing it to Rogue. Rogue looked to her hands after she caught them, they were Gambit's motorcycle keys, and she looked up at him with a soft look in her eyes no one at the mansion would have ever seen. "Chere know how ta ride, Oui?" Remy asked. Rogue nodded and Remy closed the distance between them. He lifted her hand that held the keys and kissed it. He smiled and said, "Remy trusts you petite, bring er back in one piece, Oui."
Rogue backed away from Remy and started heading towards the garage before she exited the kitchen she turned around and said "Thanks Remy." And with that she left. Remy smiled to himself. He thought to himself. "Now dat be one beautiful femme" before returning to his coffee.
Rogue ripped through the parking lot finding a parking spot, which coincidentally happened to be a couple down from where Scott parked his corvette and Jean parked her SuV. They were also just arriving; Rogue had made up for plenty of loss time on the road. She thought to herself 'Dat Swamp Rat sure has good taste in bikes.' Kitty was the first to notice Rogue and let out a gasp, the others turned as they saw her taking off Remy's helmet. Scott rushed up to her.
"What are you doing on that thing!" he said to her. "That is so cool, I can't believe Gambit let you take his bike, I always thought he'd be way protective of it like Logan is his." Kitty squealed with enthusiasm.
"It's probably stolen." Scott shot back over his shoulder.
"That's enough!" Rogue screamed. "Yah have no interest in mah business, yah left me, and Remy was sweet enough to let meh use his bike! That's all yah need to know!"
And with that she left the rest of Xavier's students staring at her in bewilderment.
It was about noon at the Xavier's institute, Storm and Logan were still not present; Hank of course was in his lab. Gambit was feeling a bit stir crazy and desperately wanted a drink, but with Rogue having his bike, he had no means of transportation. Or so someone with out his skills would think. Gambit approached the Rolls-Royce. He was about to bypass the lock when he felt someone behind him; he of course spun around defensively but caught something being thrown at him.
"If you wanted to go somewhere, you could have asked to borrow the car." Professor Xavier said calmly.
Gambit looked down at noticed Xavier tossed him the keys for the Rolls- Royce. "Gambit just be getting some lunch homme."
"Mind if I join you?" Xavier asked. Gambit just shrugged and helped Xavier in the car. Within ten minutes they found themselves sitting at a corner table at Harry's Tavern.
"Aren't you a little young to be in here?" Xavier asked doubtful that the establishment would appreciate a teenager here.
"Tis all in da charm mon ami" Gambit smiled as the waitress came up to take their order. Remy smiled charmingly flirted a little and then proceeded with his order, "Remy have y'r spicy chiken wings and what ever on da tap." To Xavier's surprise she merely nodded and looked at him.
"Just a broiled chicken sandwich and a Shirley Temple." Xavier said still a little taken back that she didn't even card someone who did not clearly look 21.
"If you don't mind Remy, may I call you Remy or do you prefer Gambit?" Professor asked.
"Wid evah one y' want." Remy merely replied.
"How did you get her to serve you?" The Professor asked.
"Remy have many secret talents. Y' must have noticed Remy drop his shields a little there." He asked.
"I did feel that, not that I was prying, but my mind can sense stuff like that." The Professor asked.
"Remy be somewhat of an empath, combined with my Charming personality I can sometimes persuade people to over look things. Remy none to sure if charming be a mutant gift or just be his personality." Xavier nodded and their drinks arrived. Xavier took a drink of his and so did Remy.
"I was wondering Remy, would you be considered in joining us at the institute?" Remy of course laughed but then lit his cigarette.
"Non Professor, Remy not be da school type." Remy answered.
"Ororo said as much, which is why I don't want you to be a student. I was hoping you could take on more of an instructor type roll. You see, Ororo has told me you have an extensive knowledge of weapons. I know the Fencing is something Kurt would love to learn. He wanted to when he first came, but Logan did not know how to do it, and well he is quit busy teaching hand to hand to all the students." The Professor said.
"Oui, fencing be a gentleman's sport, and Monsier Claws be no gentleman." Remy quipped and Xavier chuckled a bit.
"Not to mention your acrobatic skill that was seen on the video tape Kitty made of you and Sabretooth, as well as your stealth knowledge you seem to be quite capable of if your thieving tell truthfully of you. You could teach my students a lot. Now I don't want them to be thieves or killing machines. But a knowledge of weapons would be helpful to them, especially Kitty, Rogue and Kurt, who's powers are not very offensive. It's the reason they were all trained in hand to hand, if they couldn't use their mutant powers, they'd have something to fall back on, but with those three all they really have offensively is hand to hand." Professor again stated in a business like matter.
"What's in it for Remy?" Gambit asked unsure of this idea.
Xavier sighed. "You would be giving my students a better chance at survival in this world. I pray they would never need to use this knowledge, but someday they may, and I want them armed with it. You seem to be able to take very good care of yourself. Especially being on your own almost the past two years." Remy went to interrupt him, but the Professor continued on quickly. "Storm called your father, wanted to let him know your condition, he didn't give her details, but we know you were banished. Only Storm, Dr. McCoy and I know, and I'll keep it that way. Maybe even one day though you could consider yourself at home at the institute. All those things a chance for a brighter future, and a home are what I can offer you Remy. What do you think?" The Professor finally finished.
Remy took a drink of his beer, a drag of his cigarette. Those words echoed in his mind, a brighter future, and a home. Finally he looked up, he began to speak. "What about dese?" he motioned to the beer and the cigarettes.
"Cigarettes not to be smoked in the mansion, and if you dared I think Orroro would have something to say. The beer, even though I do not approve, Ororo has warned me what a free spirit you can be which is why I am offering an instructor type role, so keep the beer away from the students, and that is fine. We do have some details to go over, but you would be given the same courtesy the other instructors receive, as well as the same responsibility. But not as much authority over the students. What do you think Remy?"
"Remy dinks he be needin a moving truck.y' don't mind that he furnish his room wit stuff from his safe house, non?" Remy smiled as his spicy chicken wings arrived.
A/N: So what do you think, I know not much action, but I need to get Remy settled into the mansion. Next chapter, Remy and Logan have a beer, Storm, Kitty, Kurt, and Rogue help Remy move.
